Chartreuse Le Genepi des Peres Chartreux French Liqueur 70 cl 40%

High in the Chartreuse mountains, where the air is thin and herbs grow wild among the rocks, genepi is picked - the wormwood family's alpine member, which has lent its name to one of France's most classic mountain aperitifs.

Expert's Description

Le Génépi des Pères Chartreux is a French herbal liqueur at 40% ABV, made from the aromatic genepi plants of the wormwood family that thrive in the famous Chartreuse mountains.

The Chartreuse mountains are known for their lush landscape full of herbs, and this liqueur, often enjoyed as an aperitif, has a complex and herbal flavour profile reflecting its alpine origin. The recipe is a closely guarded secret, known only to the monks of Chartreuse.

Taste

The nose is herbal and alpine with notes of wormwood and mountain flowers, while the palate is complex and bittersweet with a warm, spiced strength. The finish is long, herbal and lightly bitter.

Specifications

Name: Le Génépi des Pères Chartreux
Distillery: Chartreuse Diffusion (Pères Chartreux)
Region/Country: Chartreuse Mountains, France
Type: French Herbal Liqueur (Genepi)
Main Ingredients/Flavorings: Genepi (wormwood family)
ABV: 40%
Size: 70 CL
EAN No.: 3023481030707
Serving Suggestion: Serve chilled as an aperitif, neat or over ice cubes

Taste Profile

Herbal · Alpine · Bittersweet · Spiced

Did You Know?

Genepi is traditionally used by alpine mountain communities as a digestif after heavy meals at altitude and is considered by many to be one of the most authentic alpine herbs in French liqueur tradition.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Le Génépi des Pères Chartreux

What does Le Génépi des Pères Chartreux taste like?

It is complex and herbal with a bittersweet character and a warm, spiced strength from the genepi plant.

What is genepi?

Genepi is an aromatic plant from the wormwood family that grows wild in the Chartreuse mountains and is used as the main ingredient in this liqueur.

How is Le Génépi des Pères Chartreux best served?

Chilled as an aperitif, neat or over ice cubes, ideally before a meal. You can also explore it in cocktails such as Yellow Bicycle Cocktail.

Is the recipe for Le Génépi des Pères Chartreux secret?

Yes, as with most of the Chartreuse tradition, the exact recipe is known only to the monks of Chartreuse.

Is Le Génépi des Pères Chartreux stronger than the other Pères Chartreux liqueurs?

Yes, at 40% it is stronger than both Noix des Pères Chartreux (23%) and Gentiane des Pères Chartreux (22.7%).